Sermons on Luke 15:8-15:

Three Parables, One Heart: The Father's Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2025

This exposition of Luke chapter 15 begins with a very personal story, highlighting how God even uses human frailty as a means to His grace.

Once upon a time, in the summertime, there was a 16-year-old young man struggling to find his way. His father held a particular secular and materialistic philosophy about life and making meaning in the world—something the young man had tried to embrace, but it ultimately left him feeling empty. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6, Micah 6:6-8, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like My Dad (A Father's Day Sermon On The Prodigal Son)

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 16, 2025

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son (which is really the Parable of the Loving Father) we get a picture of how our heavenly Father loves us.

Good morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Please turn in (or turn on) your copy of God’s Word and scroll to Luke 15. While you’re turning there, I want to share some photos with you. This past Wednesday, JonWorth encouraged our students to dress like their dad. And the results were hilarious. (Show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Back Home Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2025

The prodigal son’s life choices left him in need of care; his benevolent father lovingly welcomed him home.

The Road Back Home Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Repentance / Luke 15:11–24 The prodigal son’s life choices left him in need of care; his benevolent father lovingly welcomed him home. INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Leaving home is something of a natural process of growing up. • With that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Third Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 55:16-22, 2 Chronicles 33:9-13, 1 Peter 5:5-11, Luke 15:1-10. A). TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER. Psalm 55:16-22. PSALM 55:16. King David was no stranger to ‘friends’ letting him down, but his bold assertion in the face of betrayal was: “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:16-22, 2 Chronicles 33:9-13, 1 Peter 5:5-11, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's What You Get

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 5, 2025

It is easy to become Jealous over those we think are getting in easy to God's Grace when we labor to follow God's Law. Jesus parables in Luke 15 help us to see things right.

Good Morning. Last week, we focused on approaching God. There are many who see picking a religion like picking a flavor of ice cream at Baskin Robbins. The point of the lessons was outward focused, to searchers, to help them understand the difference in how we approach God if there is only one God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Love In Action

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 10, 2025

Love is not just a word, it is something we choose to do. Love is action it's something we do. This message helps us learn to love like Jesus...

This message has personal real-life illustrations, feel free to use them as your own or modify them to suit your need. Illustration: The Burning Building Rescue One Time we got a call to a Structure fire, upon our arrival flames were coming out of the carport and side of the house probably about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Luke 15:11-32, John 21:15-17, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¿por Qué Debo Dar Cuando Tengo Facturas Que Pagar? (Administración)

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 24, 2020

Este sermón trata sobre dar, diezmar y las razones por las que damos.

¿Por qué debo dar cuando tengo facturas que pagar? Eclesiastés 11: 1-6 Lucas 15: 1-10 Puedo recordar cuando obtuve mi primera cortadora de césped. Yo tenía unos 12 años. Mi madre quería que yo pudiera aprender a ganar dinero y trabajar para mí. No estoy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parable Of The Father And The Two Sons -Luke 15 Series

Contributed by Ashley Benjamin on Feb 27, 2020

In a world which searches for answers and meaning for all the evil that takes place, we have a great promise and hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. This sermon series-‘God for us’ helps us understand that no matter what the situation, God is for us and nothing can separate us from His love

 The Parable of a Loving Father Usually we call this parable-the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The main point of the story varies as you look at it from different angles. In this parable we look at it from the loving father’s view and how He extends His grace to the one who didn’t deserved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Losing It At Home

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 29, 2020

We preach all the time about those who have been in church and then go back to the world and lose their salvation. How about those who stay in church but have become lost?

LOST AT HOME Luke 15:8-10 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10, Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identity Thief Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus came to rescue you, not just forgive you but heal, redeem, and restore you too. It's not just about what you've done, it's also about what's been done to, said to, and said about you.

Now that’s funny I don’t care who you are. Hey, isn’t it great to be able to laugh in church? Yeah. Life is hard and laughter is good. Most of us don’t laugh enough, most church people don’t laugh enough. One of the things that I love the most in this place that we call DCC is the fact that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

A Lost Sheep, A Lost Coin, A Lost Son

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 7, 2024

Jesus tells three stories to prove how much lost people matter to God.

God’s Love for the Lost Luke 15:1-32 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-07-2024 I Lost My Keys Again Have you ever lost something? I am better at it than most. I have lost coats, gloves, watches, sunglasses, my place in a song, and my heart to a girl named Maxine. One time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

God is glorified not just by being recognized as the Father, but He wants you to rejoice with Him in His benefits.

A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-21, Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Is Still Waiting

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Ask any father, a great FATHER'S DAY is to "have the kids home!" In Jesus' message in Luke 15, we find hope for those tired of running away and a picture of how the Heavenly Father welcomes sinners

THE FATHER IS STILL WAITING Ask any father, a great FATHER'S DAY is to "have the kids home!" In Jesus' message in Luke 15, we find hope for those tired of running away and a picture of how the Heavenly Father welcomes sinners. Read v11-16 I. The Son Leaving A. A Whiner (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Hoping! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 19, 2024

Based on Luke 15:11-24 - Encourages those w/ prodigals to not give up hope.

“KEEP HOPING” Luke 15:11-24 FBCF – 2/18/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Life is all about relationships. They bring us great joy & happiness – b’day parties, holidays, vacations, special occasions, celebrations of accomplishments & victories. Happiest moments in our lives come in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Just Whose Steadfast Love Does God Delight In? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 27, 2024

God has joy in that fidelity He enjoys within the Blessed Trinity of love and faithfulness.

Saturday of Second Week in Lent 2024 Our Scripture from the prophet Micah comes in the middle of a chapter that begins inauspiciously, “what misery is mine.” And it goes on to tell the tale of fruitless fields, uninhabited lands, roads populated by robbers and muggers, courts led by judges that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Micah 7:14-20, Matthew 10:36

Denomination: Catholic